The decision (and purchase) has been made! In an earlier post (“Appliance Upgrade Research: Chest Freezers”), I checked to see if the chest freezers listed on the EnergyStar site were still offered by each of the manufacturers
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Home improvement projects and upgrades all documented here.
Necessary repairs, maintenance and… oversights.
Small Space Gardens
Now if only I could get my hands on one of the NYC Art Commission’s decorative streetlights to finish off the design (New York City Art Commission Distinctive Light Fixtures).
During the past few BuildingsNY conferences held in the Javits center, a few booths always grabbed my attention. Whether it was the flash of the presentation, the product or the snacks and free stuff (come …
The decision (and purchase) has been made! In an earlier post (“Appliance Upgrade Research: Chest Freezers”), I checked to see if the chest freezers listed on the EnergyStar site were still offered by each of the manufacturers
The decision (and purchase) has been made! In an earlier post (“Appliance Upgrade Research: Chest Freezers”), I checked to see if the chest freezers listed on the EnergyStar site were still offered by each of the manufacturers
Spring Maintenance
Cracks and/or bubbling of roof membrane
Signs of ponding or stagnant water on roof
Parapet walls for damage or cracks
Capstone joints for separation or cracks in the seams
Flashing for tears, loose parts or disfigured sections
Roof ladders …
[…] Urban backyard landscaping to some, might not look too difficult. For me on the other hand, this could be a project that eats up more time than I have. It's time once again to turn to the pros, and of course, separating out the pros from the.. cons? […]